HC Deb 22 November 1954 vol 533 cc848-9

Lords Amendment: In page 32, line 14, to leave out "in any other case" and insert: unless the claim is withdrawn.

Mr. Deedes

I beg to move, "That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said Amendment."

This is a drafting Amendment. It seems desirable that owners of other interests should be notified of the making of a claim if the claimant refuses to accept the Minister's contention that his claim fails at the outset. The reason is that, under Clause 28 (1, c), notices of the Minister's findings can only be sent to persons who have made a claim for compensation, and it is on the findings that the right of reference to the Lands Tribunal hangs. Absence of the preliminary notice might mean that those concerned were not aware that they could lodge a claim. This Amendment will obviate that.